Dexter EZ Flex Equalizer Upgrade With Many Pic's

[JohnB]

Hi Guys

Heads up on that Dexter shock kit. If you have and I beam frame, that type of mount may have a I flange interference. It all depends on how far out they hang.

I have seen that type work well on I beam frames and some that have hit. The only friendly heads up is, check the clearance and ask if it can be returned if they do not fit. Just holding the upper bracket in place with the shock in it will tell you real quick if you have a problem or not.

Good luck and for sure post your outcome. We all keep learning more on each TT repair/upgrade.

John

[ihsolutions]

One quick comment on shocks. My old Sunline TT did not have them. The new fifth wheel does. I'm not sure if this is the only difference, but one thing I do know -- the fifth wheel rides incredibly smoothly. I'm not brave enough to try it, but I suspect a cup of water left on the counter would not spill going down all but the bumpiest of roads.

I leave things unsecured in this rig that I would never have dreamed of before. It's nice to arrive at camp and be able to open the fridge, without the heaviest loose item promptly falling on my foot as the door is opened.

After reading this post (which was great by the way, thanks JohnB) I'm taking a trip to the storage to see how my suspension is designed, and weather I may need the equalizer upgrade as well.

[JohnB]

Jeff, if you have not already gone, take the camera. Seeing the shock mounts and suspension would be helpfull.

Thanks

John

[ihsolutions]

Sorry John, I didn't get this in time. In fact I didn't end up looking at the suspension at all, because as I pulled up to the coach I realized I had forgotten a bunch of bananas in the cabinet over the sink!! Thankfully, it had only been a couple days. Last time that happened it was a fruit fly extravaganza, since they had sat for three weeks!

I'll try to get pics in the next couple days and post an update.

[JohnB]

Hi Folks

In case you come across this older post, I have had an issue with the rubber in my equalizer. I did not have a towing issue and Dexter replaced the unit under warranty.

To link to that alert post, see here Dexter EZ Flex Rubber Issue

The unit works well and despite this issue I would still recommend the upgrade.

Thanks

John